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Turnip Souffle

By: Dorothy Dick 
"ALTHOUGH my grandmother lived in the city, she always tended a large vegetable garden. Toward the end of summer, we helped her pick the vegetables for our favorite dishes. Like most kids, we didn't care much for turnips, but when Grandmother fixed them this way, we'd ask for seconds. -Dorothy Dick, St. Louis, Missouri"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds turnips, peeled and sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

  1. Place turnips, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and sugar in a saucepan; cover with water. Cover and cook until turnips are tender, about 15-20 minutes; drain well and mash (do not add milk or butter). Set aside.
  2. In another saucepan, melt butter; stir in the flour and remaining salt until smooth. Add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Beat egg yolks in a small bowl; gradually stir in 1/2 cup hot milk mixture. Return all to pan; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in turnips; remove from the heat. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Spoon into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. glass baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2008 by AKFISH40   view full review
Wow, Really tasty! A Hit! I used fresh neighbor grown turnips. I followed the recipe except...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by Jane K.   view full review
This was a big hit. Even my kids loved it. Very light and tasty. I used freshly picked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2006 by Sheba   view full review
My friend makes this every Christmas and eveyone just loves it! Light, fluffy, tasty ... a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2011 by chrisdwilliams   view full review
Turnips are extremely unpopular in our house, and I turned to this recipe to use the allotment...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by Venessia   view full review
The best thing about this recipe is that it allowed me to prepare the turnips I received from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2007 by KristinAnn   view full review
I thought this recipe was great! Good flavor. Nice dish to introduce to some one who's never...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by jonky   view full review
Everyone at the Potluck enjoyed this recipe, they couldn't believe it was turnips. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by darmstro67   view full review
fabulous! They didn't even know they were eating turnip.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2011 by Rex Hutcheson Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
9-29-11: Came ut pretty well. Ann says it's close to a '5'.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by Carey   view full review
Delicious and unique, a good way to work savory veggies into a meal!

 

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